English Language Arts
Grade 5
45 min
Determine the main idea
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Read the paragraph. What is the main idea? 'Giraffes are the tallest mammals on Earth. They can grow up to 18 feet high. Their long necks help them reach leaves high in the trees. Giraffes also have long, powerful legs.'
2
Read the paragraph. What is the main idea? 'First, you gather wood and paper. Next, you carefully arrange the wood in a pile. Then, an adult lights the paper to start the fire. Finally, you can roast marshmallows.'
3
Read the paragraph. Which is a detail, not the main idea? 'The solar system is a vast place. It includes the Sun, eight planets, and many moons. The planet Mars is known as the Red Planet. Asteroids and comets also travel through our solar system.'
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Read the paragraph. What is the main idea? 'Antarctica is the coldest continent. Temperatures can drop far below freezing. It is covered in a thick sheet of ice. Very few plants can grow there.'
0.Plants can't grow
1.It is very cold
2.Antarctica is cold
3.It has ice
Easy
Read the paragraph. What is the main idea? 'Put on your helmet. Check your bicycle's tires and brakes. Watch for cars and pedestrians. Use hand signals when you turn.'
0.Wear a helmet
1.How to ride safely
2.Check your tires
3.Use hand signals
Easy
Read the paragraph. Which is a detail, not the main idea? 'Spiders are amazing creatures. They can spin silk webs to catch their prey. Some spiders can even live underwater. The black widow is a venomous spider.'
0.Spiders are amazing
1.They spin webs
2.Black widow is venomous
3.Some live underwater
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